If you assist a person on a daily basis, your commitment makes all the difference. If you meet all the eligibility conditions for the tax credit for caregivers, you could receive up to $1,494 or $2,988, depending on your situation.

Amounts

The amount of the tax credit varies depending on whether you live with the care receiver, the type of care receiver they are, and their net income.

Amount by eligible care receiver

Type of eligible care receiver	Situation	Amount
Person 18 or over with an impairment who needs assistance	You do not live with them	$0 to $1,494
Person 18 or over with an impairment who needs assistance	You live with them	$1,494 to $2,9881Note : You may receive an additional amount if you paid for specialized respite services. See Additional Amount – Specialized Services.
Person 70 or over	You live with them (required)	$1,494

1. You may receive an additional amount if you paid for specialized respite services. See Additional Amount – Specialized Services.

Claiming the tax credit

See How to Claim the Tax Credit.